Elementary Schools in Winston County

Winston County, Alabama is home to four elementary schools—Double Springs Elementary School, Addison Elementary School, Meek Elementary School, and Lynn Elementary School—serving grades PK-4 or PK-6 with enrollments ranging from 168 to 349 students under the Winston County district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks 66th out of 139 districts in Alabama.

For parents, the standout choice is Addison Elementary School, which consistently earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top quarter of Alabama elementary schools. It leads the district in 3rd-grade math (70.45% proficient) and English (79.55%), and 4th-grade science (61.76%), while also having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (8.6%) and lowest poverty rate (37.57% free/reduced lunch). Remarkably, Addison achieves this with the lowest per-student spending ($9,086) and the highest student-teacher ratio (18.6:1), suggesting strong instructional quality and community support. In contrast, Lynn Elementary School is the district's most challenged school, with the lowest test scores, the highest chronic absenteeism (18.7%), and a poverty rate of 61.31%. Its ranking has fallen to the 36th percentile, and its 4th-grade science proficiency (34.29%) trails the state average significantly. Meek Elementary School is a cautionary tale—it was the district's top performer in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating but has declined to a 3-star rating, though its current test scores remain respectable. Double Springs Elementary School sits in the middle, with strong 3rd-grade English (69.64%) but weaker science (37.14%) and the highest poverty rate (63.90%).

Key takeaways for families: spending does not predict success—Addison outperforms while spending the least, while Lynn spends nearly $3,000 more per student yet struggles. Socioeconomic factors and attendance clearly matter, as schools with lower poverty and absenteeism rates achieve better outcomes. The district outperforms state averages in 3rd-grade math and English but lags in 4th-grade science. Grade-level performance can be volatile, especially at smaller schools like Lynn, where a single cohort can swing results dramatically. Overall, Addison Elementary School offers the most stable and highest-quality education, while Lynn Elementary School may require additional support to address its attendance and achievement challenges.